Septic Tank or Sewerage System?

Septic Tank or Sewerage System?

In general, whether your home uses a septic tank or a sewerage system will depend on the location of the home. In urban areas, sewerage systems are maintained by the city’s public works department. If a neighborhood is outside of that city’s sewerage system area, the homes will use septic tanks to handle waste water, but a Chicago plumbing company like Almighty Plumbers will be able to assist you with either.

Is it Better to Opt for a Sewerage System or Septic Tank?

Whereas sewerage systems are the city’s responsibility to maintain, maintenance of septic systems is the responsibility of the homeowner. Homeowners pay a monthly fee to the city for sewage, while homes with septic tanks have no monthly fee, so can be less expensive in the long run.

Some septic systems can be expensive to maintain: Low-Pressure Dose Systems use a pump to move waste to a drain field and some conventional systems don’t percolate well and have to be pumped frequently.

Here is a concise comparison of the two systems:

Sewerage system

Septic Tank

Waste is carried to treatment facility

Waste goes into a holding tank

Treatment facility removes contaminants and then releases the water back into water supply

Bacteria break down solid waste and the resulting liquid is emptied into a drain field

If you are in the Chicago area and would like more information on these two system types or for repairs and maintenance on either, contact Almighty Plumbing on (773) 312-4815. Allow us to help you make the right decision for you and your individual needs.

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